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Serving It Right Practice Test (B.C.) 2026

In British Columbia, licensees, managers and staff must have Serving It Right (SIR) certification before they work in a licensed establishment. The online exam has 35 questions, no time limit, and you need 80% to pass. Practice test 1 covers B.C.'s own rules, and the other sets cover responsible service topics used across Canada.

  • Alcohol server
  • British Columbia
  • 82 questions
  • Checked October 10, 2026

Quick answer

The Serving It Right (SIR) responsible beverage service certification (British Columbia) has 35 questions. Pass mark: 28 of 35 (80%). There is no time limit. It is run by Government of British Columbia, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB): Serving It Right program. Fee: Course free; exam $40 plus tax, including 3 attempts. Practise here for free with 82 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Serving It Right Study Guide (B.C.): plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 22

    In British Columbia, who is a minor under liquor law?
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    Answer: B. A person under 19

    The legal drinking age in B.C. is 19, so anyone under 19 is a minor.

  2. Question 2 of 22

    Under B.C.'s Liquor Control and Licensing Act, what must a person not do?
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    Answer: C. Sell, give or otherwise supply liquor to a minor

    Section 77 of the Act says a person must not sell, give or otherwise supply liquor to a minor.

  3. Question 3 of 22

    When must B.C. licensees, managers and staff get Serving It Right (SIR) certification?
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    Answer: D. Before they start working in a licensed establishment

    All licensees, managers and staff must obtain SIR certification before working in a licensed establishment.

  4. Question 4 of 22

    In a B.C. pub or nightclub (a liquor-primary establishment), who must hold SIR?
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    Answer: D. Licensees, managers, servers and bartenders

    In liquor-primary establishments, licensees, managers, servers and bartenders must all have SIR certificates.

  5. Question 5 of 22

    In a B.C. restaurant (a food-primary establishment), who must hold SIR?
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    Answer: A. Licensees, managers, servers and anyone who may be left in charge

    Food-primary establishments need SIR for licensees, managers, servers and anyone who may be left in charge.

  6. Question 6 of 22

    What is the main purpose of a food-primary establishment in B.C.?
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    Answer: A. Serving food, such as in a restaurant

    Food-primary licences are for places like restaurants where food is the main business. Bars, pubs and nightclubs hold liquor-primary licences.

  7. Question 7 of 22

    Who must have SIR at a B.C. licensee retail store (private liquor store)?
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    Answer: C. Licensees, managers and sales staff

    All licensees, managers and sales staff at licensee retail stores must have SIR certificates.

  8. Question 8 of 22

    Which program is required for servers at a B.C. Special Event Permit event with fewer than 500 people?
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    Answer: B. Special Event Server (SES), unless they already hold valid SIR

    SEP holders, managers and servers at events under 500 people must complete the Special Event Server program. A valid SIR certificate also meets the requirement.

  9. Question 9 of 22

    How many questions are on the Serving It Right exam?
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    Answer: B. 35

    The SIR exam has 35 randomly chosen multiple-choice questions.

  10. Question 10 of 22

    What score do you need to pass the Serving It Right exam?
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    Answer: C. 80% (28 of 35 correct)

    You must score at least 80%, which is 28 correct answers out of 35.

  11. Question 11 of 22

    What is the time limit for the Serving It Right exam?
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    Answer: A. There is no time limit

    The SIR exam has no time limit, so you can read each question carefully.

  12. Question 12 of 22

    How many attempts come with each Serving It Right exam purchase?
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    Answer: C. 3

    Each exam purchase includes three attempts. After a third fail, you must buy the exam again.

  13. Question 13 of 22

    How long is a Serving It Right certificate valid?
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    Answer: A. 5 years

    SIR certificates are valid for five years. The expiry date is printed on the certificate.

  14. Question 14 of 22

    Is there a minimum age to get a Serving It Right certificate?
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    Answer: D. No, there is no minimum age for the certificate

    There is no minimum age for SIR certification, but there are age rules for who may serve liquor.

  15. Question 15 of 22

    A 16-year-old works in a B.C. food-primary restaurant. What may they do with liquor?
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    Answer: B. Serve it, but not open, pour or mix it, and only with adult supervision

    Minors 16 or older in food-primary establishments may serve liquor but may not open, pour or mix it, and adult staff must supervise them.

  16. Question 16 of 22

    May a minor work in a B.C. liquor-primary establishment such as a bar?
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    Answer: A. No, unless the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch gives special permission

    Minors may not work in liquor-primary establishments without special permission from the LCRB.

  17. Question 17 of 22

    Which agency licenses and enforces liquor rules for B.C. establishments?
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    Answer: B. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB)

    The LCRB is responsible for liquor licensing and enforcement in B.C., including Serving It Right requirements.

  18. Question 18 of 22

    A bartender moves to B.C. with a valid server certificate from another province. Do they need SIR to serve?
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    Answer: D. No, servers and bartenders with valid equivalent certification are exempt

    Servers and bartenders with valid equivalent certification from another Canadian jurisdiction are exempt, though employers may still require SIR.

  19. Question 19 of 22

    A manager moves to B.C. with a valid server certificate from another province. Do they need SIR?
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    Answer: D. Yes. Licensees, managers and supervisors must still hold valid SIR

    The exemption for out-of-province certificates applies to servers and bartenders only. Licensees, managers and supervisors must hold valid SIR.

  20. Question 20 of 22

    What can happen to a B.C. licensee whose staff sell liquor to a minor?
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    Answer: C. A licence suspension or a monetary penalty

    Selling liquor to a minor is a contravention that can lead to a licence suspension or a monetary penalty under the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulation.

  21. Question 21 of 22

    What minimum age applies to staff who make sales in a B.C. special wine store?
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    Answer: C. 19

    Staff making sales in special wine stores must hold SIR and be at least 19.

  22. Question 22 of 22

    Staff at a care facility serve liquor to residents and guests. What does B.C. require?
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    Answer: D. They must complete the SIR program

    Care facility staff who serve liquor to patients, residents and guests must complete Serving It Right.

What to know before the test

  • All licensees, managers and staff must get SIR certification before working in a licensed establishment.
  • The exam has 35 randomly chosen multiple-choice questions and no time limit. You need 80% (28 correct) to pass.
  • The course is free and takes about 4 hours. Each exam purchase includes three attempts.
  • SIR certificates are valid for five years. The expiry date is on the certificate.
  • Servers at Special Event Permit events with fewer than 500 people need the Special Event Server program, unless they hold valid SIR.
  • Minors aged 16 or older in food-primary restaurants may serve liquor, but may not open, pour or mix it, and must be supervised by adult staff.

Frequently asked questions

Is Serving It Right mandatory in B.C.?

Yes. Licensees, managers and staff must have SIR certification before working in a licensed establishment, including servers and bartenders in bars and restaurants and sales staff in liquor stores.

How many questions are on the Serving It Right exam?

There are 35 multiple-choice questions. You need 80%, which is 28 correct answers, to pass.

Is there a time limit on the SIR exam?

No. The exam has no time limit.

What happens if I fail the SIR exam?

Each exam purchase includes three attempts. After a third fail, you buy the exam again to get three more attempts.

How long is a Serving It Right certificate valid?

Five years. Check the expiry date printed on your certificate.

Do I need SIR if I am certified in another province?

Servers and bartenders with valid equivalent certification from another Canadian jurisdiction are exempt, though employers may still require SIR. Licensees, managers and supervisors must hold SIR.

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